Prevention | Zika virus | CDC

Prevention | Zika virus | CDC

What we know

• No vaccine exists to prevent Zika.
• Prevent Zika by avoiding mosquito bites.
• Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite during the day and night.
• Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus also spread dengue and chikungunya viruses.
• Zika can be passed through sex from a person who has Zika to his or her sex partners. Condoms can reduce the chance of getting Zika from sex. Condoms include male and female condoms.
• Local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission has been reported in two areas of Miami. Learn more.

What you can do to protect yourself and others

• PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS

  Prevent mosquito bites, plan for travel, protect during sex and more.
• PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES

  The best way to prevent Zika is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

• PLAN FOR TRAVEL

  Learn what to do before, during, and after your trip to protect yourself and others.
• PROTECT YOURSELF DURING SEX

  Learn how to prevent sexual transmission of Zika, especially if you or your partner is pregnant.